Transcript Prose & Poetry Who’s in your little black book? The Event:  The performance of Literature  Prose – Literature that is not.

Prose & Poetry
Who’s in your little black book?
The Event:
 The performance of Literature
 Prose – Literature that is not a play or a
poem
 Poetry – Literature written in verse
The Rules
 In the performance the contestant will use a
manuscript (black notebook) which contains
his/her selection(s).
 The time limit is 7 minutes, introduction
included.
 The material must be published & printed.
 Use UIL categories.
The Categories
 Prose
– Exploring the Southern Experience
– Exploring Prose Fiction
 Poetry
– Exploring Excellence in Poetry
– Exploring Poetry
The Preparation
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Read & Select Your Piece
Analyze the Selection
Cut the Piece
Put Piece in Black Notebook
Time Piece
Prepare Introduction
Practice, practice, practice